Adventist EmploymentSouth Pacific Division

Career Opportunities

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CURRENT VACANCIES (listed by vacancies that are closing soon at the top)Please note: each vacancy content is provided by the employing entity, which reserves the right to fill the vacancy at its discretion and close applications early.

Teacher (permanent tagged, 0.8FTE – full-time: Year K to 4) - New Plymouth Adventist Christian School | Taranaki | NZ | Applications close: 8 June 2020 (9am)| Seeking an enthusiastic Christian teacher who has innovative ideas to create an engaging and stimulating classroom, strengths within digital technology, make an eternal difference in the lives of all children, want to challenge the possibilities of learning within a Christian framework, is a team player and ambitious for facilitating the holistic potential for all learners and is organised, efficient and use initiative in a multi-level teaching environment. You must be willing and able to take part in religious instruction and uphold the Special Seventh-day Adventist character of the school is a condition of employment. Commencing Term 3, 2020 with negotiable start date preferably commence as soon as Covid-19 restrictions allow schools to be fully operational. Please send a covering letter with a CV (including contacts for 2 referees and at least one “special character” referee) to the Principal; email principal@npsda.school.nz.Bus Driver (Casual) - Toronto Adventist School | Toronto | NSW | Applications close: 11 June 2020|Toronto Adventist School is currently seeking expressions of interest from experienced Bus Drivers looking to take on casual work. We are always looking to have a pool of friendly, reliable people who are willing to go the extra mile for our students and become part of our close-knit team. Essential: current & valid NSW drivers licence LR or above; good driving history issued by RMS; working with children (WWC) check clearance; strong communication and customer service skills; first-aid certificate. For additional information and to apply please email admin@toronto.adventist.edu.au.Facility Manager/Operations Manager (Full-time) - Bethesda Care Ltd | Manukau, Auckland | New Zealand | Applications close: 12 June 2020 | Bethesda offers a comfortable, homely Care Centre with a difference. With strong connections to the Seventh-day Adventist Church, we’re a not-for-profit Christian organisation. We are an essential service provider. The Facility Manager role is key to the success of our business and it is also at the heart of our business. The role has a very important portfolio of hospitality services which is vital to ensure our residents receive the best quality service. For more information and to apply, please click the link: https://www.seek.co.nz/job/41342248. The appointing body reserves the right to fill this vacancy at its discretion.

Administrative Assistant (Part-time: 12 hours per week)- Redwood Community Centre | Warburton | VIC | Applications close: 15 June 2020 | Want to be a part of an exciting outreach ministry where the environment is caring and supportive? ADRA Australia is looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to support the administrative operations. The successful applicant will be confident in following-up requirements via phone/email and have excellent grammar skills. They will be enthusiastic, will ensure deadlines are met, be attentive to detail and maintain high standards in their work. If you have a passion for outreach, are well organised and thrive in a busy environment, then we would love to hear from you! This is a part-time position working 12 hours per week. Days and times will be flexible based on the right candidate. For a job description and more details including how to apply, please seehttps://www.adra.org.au/work-for-us. For additional information please contact: Rebecca Auriant, ADRA Australia, Phone 9264-7701 or emailrebeccaauriant@adra.org.au. Candidates should address the listed criteria (see ADRA’s website) in their application letter through examples of past experiences and qualifications. Forward your application letter and resume along with the names of three work-related referees to: alisonyoung@adra.org.au.

Chief Executive Officer (Full-time) - ADRA Australia| Wahroonga | NSW | Applications close: 15 June 2020 | The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) Australia seeks applications from qualified and experienced professionals for the role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO). This is a rarely available opportunity to lead ADRA Australia to accomplish its Purpose in harmony with its Values. This role involves the oversight and direction of the operations of ADRA Australia Limited giving particular attention to visioning, strategic planning and management. The successful applicant will be a management professional who loves to make a difference and who will meet the challenges of this diverse role with energy and enthusiasm. The CEO works with a variety of stakeholders to ensure that ADRA is compliant and accomplishing its goals and objectives and in fact, “making a difference”. Supported by a dynamic team of over forty employees and thousands of volunteers, the CEO works to unite the different talents of our stakeholders to pursue our strategy and work hard to achieve it. Further details including the candidate information pack are available on our website: https://www.adra.org.au/work-for-us or by contacting the Australian Union Conference People and Culture Manager at MelissaHill@adventist.org.au. ADRA Australia is a child-safe and EEO employer.

Commercial Manager (Full-time) - Adventist Media (AM) | Wahroonga | NSW | Applications close: 17 June 2020| Adventist Media seeks a capable and committed individual for the role of Commercial Manager to oversee and control its financial systems, reporting analysis, decision support systems, budget development, and financial practices and procedures. This includes responsibility for financial modelling of different business cases, provide forecasting, and performance reporting in order to facilitate the making of timely and informed business decisions. The candidate AM is looking for will be passionate about serving the Church; has a tertiary qualification in business or commerce with a CPA or equivalent and a minimum ten years’ experience in a senior financial management role. If this sounds like you, please emailcorpserv@adventistmedia.org.aufor the full Job Description. The appointing body reserves the right to fill this position at its discretion and to close applications early. Only those who have a legal right to work in Australia may apply.

Programme Manager (Full-time)– ADRA New Zealand| Auckland | New Zealand | Applications close: 19 June 2020| Imagine being able to manage an exciting portfolio of projects in South-east Asia and in the Pacific that is bringing hope and opportunities for children and families to not only improve their lives but thrive. In this role, you will be responsible to build effective partnerships with assigned country offices; develop new and manage existing development and humanitarian initiatives; share project cycle management expertise including project design, monitoring & evaluation, finances; and technical areas such agriculture, social enterprise development and much more. If you are adaptable, a team player, and is passionate about ADRA’s work, you might just be the right person. The candidate should have at least 5 years of international development and/or humanitarian expertise and experience, at least a tertiary qualification, and the ability to travel for extended periods of time. For more details including how to apply, please go to www.adra.org.nz/work-for-us/. All applications should be received by 19 June 2020 with inquiries directed to Denison Grellmann at denisongrellmann@adra.org.nz or by phone: +64 9 625 0881. ADRA NZ reserves the right to fill this position at its discretion and to close applications early. Only those who have a legal right to work in New Zealand may apply.

Assistant Accountant (Full-time) – Adventist Schools Victoria (ASV) | Nunawading | VIC | Applications close: 19 June 2020 | Seeking expressions of interest for an Assistant Accountant to commence July 2020 with Adventist Schools Victoria. The Assistant Accountant is responsible for supporting the Financial Controller and Accountant with financial operations of the education company, and will gain experience, and develop a deeper understanding of the financial management systems and methods within the Company. The successful applicant will have a sound working knowledge of accounting and financial management, hold a bachelor’s degree in business/accounting, have good customer service skills and demonstrate high attention to detail. For more information and to apply (with a cover letter and resume), please contact Fiona Thomas at asvhr@adventist.org.au. Seventh-day Adventist Schools (Victoria) Limited schools are child safe environments. We are committed to child safety and to promoting the cultural safety, participation and empowerment of all children, including children and young people with a disability and additional needs, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people, and children and young people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist (Part-time) -Adventist Senior Living | Alstonville | NSW | Applications close: 19 June 2020 | Seeking a Physiotherapist or OT to join the Alstonville team. This team has a strong Allied Health emphasis and services residents in the residential aged care facility. We are looking for staff with a passion for enhancing the lives of frail aged clients and contributing to quality care. For more information, contact Alison Greenwell - Smith, Care Manager on 02 6628 1944 or email recruitment@adventistseniorliving.com.au.

Director of Marketing (Full-time) - ADRA Australia| Wahroonga | NSW | Applications close: 22 June 2020 | Imagine using your marketing, fundraising and communication skills to influence campaigns and programs aimed at building a better world for families and communities. In this role, you will be responsible for the oversight and strategic direction of the marketing, fundraising and supporter care operations of ADRA Australia, with particular attention to income generation, stakeholder engagement, communications and brand management. Now that’s doing something extraordinary. For more details including how to apply, please access the candidate information document at https://www.adra.org.au/work-for-us/. All applications should be received by COB 22 June 2020 with inquiries directed to Alison Young atalisonyoung@adra.org.auor by phone: (02) 9473 9503. ADRA Australia is a child-safe and EEO employer.

Personal Care Assistant (Casual) - Adventist Aged Care | Wahroonga | NSW | Applications close: 27 July 2020 | Seeking an experienced Personal Care Assistant who is passionate about providing exceptional care to our elderly customers. You need to have minimum Certificate III in Individual Support or desirable Certificate IV. Being compassionate, having empathy, positive, friendly attitude is a must. Please send your application of interest to asmitramusk@adventist.org.au or call 0431 049 839 if you have full Australian working rights and current police check. The employing entity reserves the right to fill this vacancy at its discretion.